Oahu Weather Forecast for February 26, 2026

Oahu Weather Forecast for February 26, 2026

High pressure north of the state will maintain moderate trade winds today, with the trades easing Friday and Saturday as a front approaches from the west...

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Oahu Surf Forecast for February 26, 2026
Oahu Surf Forecast for February 26, 2026

Surf along exposed east-facing shores will remain elevated today due to a lingering north-northeast swell. This, combined with fresh onshore trade...

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Oahu News:

The city has doubled the number of on-leash dog parks on Oahu, enhancing pet access and recreation, as reported in City announces additional on-leash parks on Oahu. In sports, the University of Hawaiʻi men's volleyball team returned triumphantly with a four-set victory over BYU at Bankoh Arena, detailed in 'Bows defend home court with a win over arch rival BYU. Meanwhile, a 28-year-old swimmer was rescued in serious condition off Eternity Beach in East Honolulu, according to Swimmer, 28, rescued from waters at ‘Eternity Beach’ in East Honolulu. Infrastructure updates include upcoming TheBus route modifications starting March 1, adding nighttime airport service on Routes 40 and 51, covered in TheBus route modifications go into effect March 1 on Oahu including nighttime airport service additions, and traffic improvements near the Koko Head offramp addressing a recent spike in serious crashes, as noted in Changes coming to high traffic Hawaii offramp and intersections near Kaimuki. Lastly, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is fast-tracking its search for a new chancellor with hopes to appoint by summer, reported in University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa launches search for next chancellor aiming for summer appointment.

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Electrical Workers and Plumbers and Fitters back Sugimura for Mayor

Yuki Lei Sugimura, Maui County Council Vice-Chair and candidate for Mayor, announced that she has secured the endorsement of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1260, and the Plumbers and Fitters UA Local 675.

Iron Workers Union Hawaiʻi and HGEA endorse Bissen’s mayoral re-election bid

The Bissen 2026 Campaign announced that the Ironworkers Stabilization Fund and Iron Workers Union Local 625 have formally endorsed the re-election of Mayor Richard Bissen. The Hawaiʻi Government Employees Association, the largest public-sector union in Hawai‘i, also announced its endorsement of Mayor Richard Bissen in his 2026 re-election campaign.

Hirono to hold Spotlight Forum on importance of funding for minority students

US Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii hosts a spotlight forum today, highlighting the importance of funding for minority students.  

Maui Weather Forecast for February 26, 2026

High pressure north of the state will maintain moderate trade winds today, with the trades easing Friday and Saturday as a front approaches from the west...

Maui’s King Kekaulike wins top honors in 2026 Japan Wizards Competition

The annual three-student, team competition is a full-day of intense academic tests on an extensive range of topics related to Japan, including contemporary Japan, culture and traditions, geography, politics, history, Japan-Hawaiʻi ties, language, and more.

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Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i honors outstanding team members as Employee and Manager of the Year

Front office agent Tina Marie Galicinao and food and beverage manager Angeelee Rolland were honored for their outstanding service, leadership and embodiment of the aloha spirit that made a lasting impression on guests and colleagues.

Olympic Gold medalist leads ‘Mothers Daughters One Day Retreat’ at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

Carissa Moore, surfing’s first Olympic Gold medalist and five-time world champion surfer, hosted the retreat focused on connection, confidence and cultivating a spirit of aloha across generations.

Survey launched to shape 2026 Ka Pewa Youth Summit in April on Kauaʻi

Voices of students collected from throughout Kauaʻi County who complete the Ka Pewa Youth Pulse Survey will directly inform summit programming, panels and breakout sessions.

UPDATE: Surf along east shorelines of Kauaʻi forecast to remain at advisory levels through today

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu extended the high surf advisory in place for those shores of the island until 6 p.m. today (Feb. 26) as waves of 7 to 10 feet are still expected.

University of Hawaiʻi scientists discover 10 new species of Hawaiian leaf-roller moths

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience researchers also identified seven new groups of the native moths, which is a much more rare event that the discovery of a new species.

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19 motorists arrested for DUI week of Feb. 9-15 on Big Island roadways

Police have made 95 DUI arrests so far this year, a decrease of 22.76c5 from the 123 DUI arrests made by the same time last year.

UPDATE: High surf advisory extended through the evening for east shorelines

The National Weather service have extended the island’s high surf advisory until 6 p.m., with waves of 7 to 10 feet still expected.

Mark your calendar now: Hawaiʻi County to host 2 free household hazardous waste collection events

The collection events March 7 in Waimea and March 8 in Pāhoa will allow households a chance to conveniently dispose of acceptable hazardous waste in a manner that protects public health and the environment.

Hilo hospital pauses cardiac rehabilitation program to accommodate overflow patients

Hilo Benioff Medical Center is consistently over capacity, which will not be alleviated until the hospital's 66,000-square-foot expansion is complete.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for Feb. 27-March 5: International Night, Black Uhuru, Andy Bumatai and Augie T and more

This weekend is so packed with events and activities — all on Friday and Saturday — there wasn't room in the top 10 for anything else! Check them out now; we're sure you'll have a great time at whichever events and activities you attend.